ELLESMERE Port and Neston Credit Union is opening its doors to the public next Tuesday.

The event will take place at 2pm at the Links Healthy Living Centre in Civic Way.

Although the official launch will take place in the New Year, the public can join and take advantage of the many financial benefits on offer.

To join the credit union you must: Live, work, or study within Ellesmere Port and Neston Be at least 16 years old Show proof of identity such as driving licence, passport or benefit book Show proof of address such as utility bill, tenancy agreement or rate card Pay a £2 membership fee. This will be taken out of your first payment, and Put at least £1 into your account.

Those people who do not live in the borough will also have to provide proof that they work, volunteer or study in the borough by providing, for example, a payslip with your employers address, an identity card from a place of education, written confirmation from the organisation that you study, work or volunteer there.

Children under 16 may join as junior savers. They must also provide proof of their identity and address. If they do not have their own proof of identity and address, a birth certificate or passport will be sufficient as well as proof of identity and address of their parent or guardian. There is no membership fee for junior savers.

Anyone unable to join next Tuesday's can go along to the same venue on Tuesday November 18 at noon.

Alternatively, Ellesmere Port Library and Neston Library are both organising several joining sessions within the next two weeks. For more information, phone the library or the credit union's Chris Barrowcliff on 0151 355 7430.